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1/4/2021 

REV. 002 

FLEXARM LIMITED WARRANTY 

What does a FlexArm Warranty Cover 

The repair or replacement of the FlexArm product if it is found to be defective due to faulty materials, 
workmanship or function within the guarantee period of 1 year. The warranty is based off normal 
usage, or equivalent to a 40-hour work week. Claims within the first 90 days will be handled under a 
direct return and replace policy. Freight can be credited up to $500.00 upon a positive warranty claim. 

What is not covered by a FlexArm Warranty  

FlexArm Inc shall not be liable for costs of repair or replacement of a product incurred as a result of: 

A FlexArm product that has had the serial number altered or removed.

Cylinders with scratches or marks on the shaft.

Handling of the product which is not in accordance with the product manual.

Damage as a result of using the unit over its stated capacities.

FlexArm products not purchased direct or from an authorized dealer.

Use of parts and accessories other than those produced or recommended by FlexArm.

Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance per the manual.

Damage from external sources such as transit, weather, electrical outages, power surges, or bad
air quality (compressor).

Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than FlexArm or its authorized distributors.

Tap Holders and Helicoil components do not carry a warranty.

In Air Motors:  Filters, Springs, Blades/Vanes, O-Rings are 

not

 covered. 

Warranty Service  

Before service can take place, the terms of the limited warranty require that you contact FlexArm with 
your model, serial number, and date of purchase. Please keep your purchase receipt in a safe place to 
ensure you have this information. The serial number is found on 

the FlexArm’s side plate. 

 

An RGA must be obtained from a FlexArm Customer Service Representative.

All work will be coordinated by FlexArm or its authorized distributors.

Any replaced defective parts must/will become the property of FlexArm.

Service under this warranty will not extend the period of this warranty.

  If your FlexArm is not 

functioning properly, please call FlexArm at 1-800-837-2503. Most issues can be rectified over the 
telephone by our trained Customer Service Department. 

Summary of Contents for FLEXARM RNR

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATIONS MANUAL FLEXARM RNR Flex Machine Tools 705 Commerce Drive Wapakoneta Ohio 45895 419 738 8147 800 837 2503 toll free www flexmachinetools com...

Page 2: ...Torque Holder Clutch Setting 11 Torque Requirements for Tapping Chart 12 Maintenance 13 14 Drawing RNR Working Range 15 Parts and assembly 16 18 RNRM Instructions 19 20 Multi Head Parts and Assembly...

Page 3: ...ng damage or injury Keep hands clear of the motor chuck and tap when the motor is running Keep hands clear of pinch points when operating the machine Do not alter or modify the FlexArm Periodically in...

Page 4: ...oduced or recommended by FlexArm Improper maintenance or lack of maintenance per the manual Damage from external sources such as transit weather electrical outages power surges or bad air quality comp...

Page 5: ...table 3 Fasten the FlexArm base mount to the table and secure it with 3 8 or M10 bolts as shown in Figure 2 4 Slide the angle mount over the shaft of the base mount as shown in Figure 3 5 Secure the a...

Page 6: ...que required to drive the maximum tap capacity for this unit 9 Fill the lubricator bowl approximately full by removing the black fill plug on the top of the lubricator and pouring oil into the fill po...

Page 7: ...it a The unit comes counterbalanced to factory specifications b The counterbalance can be adjusted to meet the operator s preference 13 To adjust the counterbalance refer to the counterbalance adjustm...

Page 8: ...see Figure 6 When adjusting the front cylinder it will be easier to turn the adjustment knob if the front arms are fully extended up When adjusting the rear cylinder it will be easier to turn the adj...

Page 9: ...e necessary to wiggle the motor s chuck back and forth slightly while turning the knob on the gearbox to switch from one gear to the other Ensure the knobs indicator is fully aligned with the gear 1 o...

Page 10: ...pleting the tapping process This will result in poor thread quality oversized threads and broken taps 10 When the hole is tapped the torque holder rachets for blind holes or the tap extends past the b...

Page 11: ...to These two positions allow the holder to be adjusted one half of a full notch of the adjustable thread ring at a time The tail of the snap ring must be inserted in the hole at either position and t...

Page 12: ...25 15 19 21 42 31 1 4 16 8 28 36 40 106 70 5 16 24 12 42 54 60 180 100 3 8 37 18 5 65 83 93 240 150 7 16 54 27 94 5 122 135 500 250 1 2 68 34 119 153 170 700 300 9 16 88 44 154 198 220 850 350 5 8 119...

Page 13: ...as indicated in the INSTALLATION of this manual Always use 10 wt hydraulic oil or light spindle oil EP 32 hydraulic oil is recommended Never use Marvel Mystery Oil or synthetic products Make sure to...

Page 14: ...he open end where the tap holders inserted Use an awl or small slotted screwdriver to locate one of the snap ring ends Rotate the snap ring end until it is positioned in one of the two chuck slots It...

Page 15: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 15 DRAWING RNR...

Page 16: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 16 PARTS AND ASSEMBLY GEAR BOX...

Page 17: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 17 PARTS AND ASSEMBLY...

Page 18: ...DESCRIPTION 1 1 420004 FILTER LUBE MOUNT BRACKET 2 1 420006 LUBRICATOR HALF 3 1 420012 FILTER HALF ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 1 420002 FILTER ELEMENT 5 MICRON 2 1 420003 O RING FOR BOWL 3 1 42...

Page 19: ...irm gasp on the motor 2 Loosen the handle shown in Figure 13 to be able to rotate the multi head down so that the motor is in a horizontal orientation parallel to the work surface Be sure to have a fi...

Page 20: ...ia the magnetic plug Tighten only the rear handle that fastens through the front side plates of the arm Figure 13 Leave the handle on the tapping head Figure 12 loose This will allow the tap to follow...

Page 21: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 21 RNRM PARTS AND ASSEMBLY...

Page 22: ...to change the amount of fluid being dispensed Counter clockwise increases the fluid and clockwise decreases the amount b To adjust air flow Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise increases air fl...

Page 23: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 23 RNR SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM...

Page 24: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 24 RNR SEMI TAP LUBE SYSTEM...

Page 25: ...justment knob 2 Make sure the plunger at the end of the rod is hitting a flat solid surface each time in order to get accurate results 3 Adjust the time delay on the air valve at the top of the depth...

Page 26: ...1 4 2021 REV 002 26 RNR AUTO DEPTH STOP...

Page 27: ...l being worked d Check the amount of oil being dispensed through the lubricator and adjust to 1 3 drops of oil per minute Lack of oil will reduce speed and power e If the unit has been sitting a while...

Page 28: ...manual for replacement part numbers d Lack of grease or excessive grease in the bottom gears of the motor can cause the motor to run hot Check the motor manual for type and amount of grease Periodic...

Page 29: ...he counterbalance adjustment portion of this manual 9 The tap does not stop turning when it reaches the bottom of a blind hole a Make sure a tap holder with a safety clutch torque style is being used...

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